Safe House (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2012, Safe House is an action and thriller film directed by Daniel Espinosa, running about 115 minutes. “No one is safe” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dangerous CIA renegade resurfaces after a decade on the run. When the safe house he's remanded to is attacked by mercenaries, a rookie operative escapes with him. Now, the unlikely allies must stay alive long enough to uncover who wants them dead.
Who’s in it. Safe House stars Denzel Washington as Tobin Frost, Ryan Reynolds as Matt Weston, Vera Farmiga as Catherine Linklater and Joel Kinnaman as Keller, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Safe House has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $208.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Safe House page.
If you liked it. Fans of Safe House tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Safe House (2012)?
- In US, Safe House is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Safe House worth watching?
- Safe House holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and thriller. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Safe House?
- Safe House stars Denzel Washington, Ryan Reynolds, Vera Farmiga, Joel Kinnaman and Brendan Gleeson.
- When was Safe House released?
- Safe House was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.